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One day after winning the longest tennis match ever, John Isner lost in about 75 minutes. The Wimbledon marathon man looked weary from the outset today, required treatment for a neck injury, and was beaten by unseeded Thiemo de Bakker 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. Isner had no aces after hitting a record 112 in his epic three-day victory over Nicolas Mahut.

"I've never been this exhausted before," Isner said. "Mentally and physically, I was obviously a bit drained. I just didn't have much in the way of my legs. I was just low on fuel out there. Didn't really have a chance."

Whoever won that marathon match didn't really stand much of a chance playing the following day.

Marck

Jun 25, 2010 10:38 AM CDT

Unaffiliated, I don't remember who won in '88, but I do remember who won in '87 -- only because it generated the greatest sports headline I've ever read to this day. After Pat Cash defeated Ivan Lendl, the L.A. Times ran: "Cash Better Than A Czech at Wimbledon." *grin* I'm glad I stumbled on the Isner-Mahut match on Wednesday morning. It made for a very enjoyable two days of entertainment. Thanks, John (and Nicholas) for such a great match, and for being such good sportsmen.

sailor86

Jun 25, 2010 10:26 AM CDT

True, so true Unaffiliated. Maybe the most intense game in the history of the sport. He gave it all. So did the other guy. He can't feel too bad about his loss. This was truly a once in a lifetime occurence.